AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- A year ago, on September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene pummeled the CSRA, bringing down millions of trees, damaging homes and businesses, and tragically killing dozens.

Saturday morning, the city of Augusta honored 7 of those who died.

"It means a lot to me because my sister was the middle of five girls. My mom had five girls, no boys. And it just means the world to me," said Mary Williams, whose sister was honored.

Saturday dozens of people gathered to commemorate the passing of one year since Hurricane Helene devastated the CSRA.

"But I remember a city of resilience, a city of strength in that not long after the morning of September 27th, within hours, we were starting to dig our way out and find our way forward," said Mayor Garnett Johnson during the ceremony.

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